41.   For the most part, the election seemed to occur without major problems.

42.   He admits that some of the changes may have occurred without his input.

43.   He added that the growth can occur without changing the small-town character of the region.

44.   Health officials have long predicted that a worldwide epidemic of similar magnitude could occur without warning.

45.   His rise to speaker might have occurred without C-Span.

46.   In fact, experts estimate that the great majority of forfeitures occur without a criminal charge.

47.   Indeed, some evidence suggests that the procedure might lead to more severe tears than would have occurred without the incision.

48.   Indeed, there were dozens of heated exchanges as officials continually questioned how so many human rights violations could have occurred without state authorization.

49.   It has occurred without consultation with the Republican leadership of Congress.

50.   It is no exaggeration to say our Greek marriage would not have occurred without his help.